The Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat has announced that work on the strategic CASA-1000 power transmission project is progressing rapidly across three phases in different parts of the country. The project is considered one of the most important regional energy initiatives, aimed at transmitting electricity from Central Asia to South Asia through Afghanistan.
According to Breshna Sherkat, CASA-1000 will have a total transmission capacity of 1,300 megawatts, creating a vital energy corridor that connects Central and South Asia. The project is expected to strengthen regional energy cooperation while enhancing Afghanistan’s role as a key transit country.
Officials said the first phase of the project, which resumed in December 2024, stretches 197 kilometers from Sher Khan Bandar to Deh Salah district and includes the construction of 564 transmission towers.
The second phase extends 196.4 kilometers through Baghlan, Panjshir, and Kapisa provinces, where 587 transmission towers will be built. Meanwhile, the third phase covers 188.4 kilometers through Kapisa, Kabul, Laghman, and Nangarhar provinces, reaching Torkham and involving the construction of 562 transmission towers.
In total, the project spans more than 580 kilometers across Afghanistan and includes the installation of over 1,700 transmission towers. Due to its regional significance, CASA-1000 is regarded as one of the most strategic infrastructure projects in the region, bringing together the shared economic and energy interests of several countries.
According to Breshna Sherkat, the completion of the project will generate approximately $60 million in annual transit revenue for Afghanistan. Officials say the initiative will not only contribute to the country’s economic growth but also promote energy security, regional connectivity, and long-term cooperation among participating nations.